Master suite

The regal master suite features an exquisite hand-carved teak canopy above its queen bed. Flowing white net encloses both the bed and ottoman at its foot creating the effect of a 'room within a room'. Warmly decorated in natural materials, this luxurious bedroom's wooden furnishings are complimented by exotic artefacts from around the world and accentuated with rich tones of purple and cream, inviting lazy mornings and romantic nights. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors can be opened onto the lily pond and tranquil water feature for relaxing, breezy afternoons. The master suite's spacious bathroom features a semi-sunken stone tub and a rain shower.

Guest bedrooms

Villa Shambala's four air-conditioned guest bedrooms are all luxuriously appointed with queen-size beds, courtyard bathrooms, plush interiors and natural finishings of wood, stone and glass. The first guest bedroom is situated in the main pavilion, across the lily pond from the master suite. This lovely room is furnished with a four-poster bed and plush cushions and linens. The large outdoor ensuite features a double slate-coloured stone bathtub, twin washbasins with 'Hollywood lighting' lining the mirror and a tropical rain shower. The three comfortable guest pavilion bedrooms all face onto a central TV room and are ideal for children or extended family groups as the beds can also be configured as twins.

The imposing antique Javanese joglo that forms the heart of Villa Shambala's comfortable living room evokes an authentic sense of place. Below the soaring roof is a huge U-shaped couch set around a coffee table, while an ornate crystal chandelier adds an elegant decorative element and a small army of wooden statues stand in attendance. Glass folding doors open widely to admit a cooling breeze and the peaceful sound of trickling water emanates throughout the pavilion. The dining room adjoining the living area is furnished with a solid wood table and ten chairs crafted in woven bamboo. To the rear of the dining area is a large, modern, well-equipped kitchen, designed to be as pleasing to holiday cooks as it is to guests who would prefer to take a back seat at the breakfast bar and watch the villa's private chef do the work.

The air-conditioned TV lounge is fitted with sofas facing a wall unit filled with books, games and a massive digitally projected screen and DVD player with surround-sound. The guest pavilion features a second media room with a 42-inch TV and DVD player.

Flanking the 19-metre swimming pool is a wide, manicured lawn lined with tropical palms and fragrant frangipanis, and furnished with sun loungers and a shady balé for the ultimate in relaxation. Opposite the pool is Villa Shambala's air-conditioned spa therapy room with two massage beds for in-house treatments, which can be easily arranged by the villa manager. On a shade-dappled deck to one side of the living pavilion is a large circular seating area ? perfect for evening cocktails or a relaxing afternoon read. On the other side is a beautifully designed open-sided dining area complete with massive twenty-seat table and barbecue.

One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff. Villa Shambala's staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality.

Villa manager
Villa Shambala's friendly manager is responsible for the overall operation of the villa. His job is to oversee and coordinate the staff and property and to assist guests during their stay. The villa manager is on-call 24 hours a day.

Chef
The villa chef and service staff are available to prepare daily breakfast, lunch and dinner and can cater for a large range of both Western and Indonesian dishes, or to specific guest requests and special diets.

Housekeepers
A team of friendly housekeepers attend to all of the daily cleaning and domestic duties at the villa, as well as waiting on tables and assisting the kitchen at mealtimes.

Gardener/pool attendants
Outdoor staff work discreetly to maintain the high standards of the garden and pool areas without disturbing guests.

Spa therapists
Professional spa therapists will visit the villa on request to provide a range of spa treatments in the villa's dedicated spa room.

Security
Villa Shambala is kept safe and secure by a team of security staff working rotating shifts.

Private pool - 19m x 6m.

Villa Shambala enjoys one of the most sought-after locations in Bali, offering guests a complete hidden paradise in Seminyak's 'Golden Triangle'. Guests are just minutes from Seminyak's main street, Jalan Kayu Aya (also called Jalan Laksmana, Oberoi or 'Eat Street'), where an impressive array of dining and entertainment options abound. Trendy boutiques, supermarkets and ATMs are all within a short walk of the villa, as are some of the island's best known entertainment and dining venues, such as Ku De Ta, W Hotel, La Lucciola, Potatohead beach club and other glamorous Seminyak staples. Villa Shambala is also just 500 metres from the beach, where guests can enjoy a variety of water sports, long seaside walks and beautiful Bali sunsets.

Petitenget Beach
0.5km

Ku De Ta
1km

Seminyak shopping
2km

Kuta
9km

Denpasar Airport
10km

Tanah Lot Temple, Nirwana Bali golf course
20km

Ubud
37km

The villa manager will typically have a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area. Invariably some of them will live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life.

In the meantime, here is a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of the villa.

• Sports enthusiasts should head to Bali's prestigious Canggu Club, fifteen minutes away, with its state-of-the-art gym, tennis and squash centre. Round off your workouts with some fine international dining, then stock up on gourmet goodies at the nearby Canggu Deli.

• Catch a wave, or several, at some of Bali's best surfing beaches, only ten to fifteen minutes away. Among the string of naturally beautiful beaches, don't miss long-time surfers haunt, Echo Beach - but all are in prime position for Bali's legendary sunsets.

• On Canggu Beach, be sure to visit mystical Hotel Tugu Bali. Listed in the Robb Report (the World's Best of the Best), Bali's first museum-hotel is studded with priceless Indonesian artworks and antiques. The boutique hotel's award-winning spa offers age-old Eastern therapies.

• Make the de rigueur pilgrimage to sacred Pura Tanah Lot, one of Bali's biggest tourist magnets. Perched high on a craggy wave-lashed rock, this ancient sea temple is most popular at sunset, but we suggest guests go early morning to enjoy the location in peace!

• Alternatively, view Tanah Lot from the 12th hole of Nirwana Bali Golf Course. Bordered by ocean and rice fields just down from the sea temple, no wonder this championship-standard course (designed by golf legend, Greg Norman) is frequently voted number one in Asia.

• Fashionistas and shop-a-holics should hotfoot it down to Bali's most cosmopolitan enclave, Seminyak. From Villa Shambala, guests are minutes away from stylish, global-inspired restaurants - such as Sarong and Métis, chic boutiques and hipper-than-thou bars on Seminyak beachfront.

• Drive west to explore the unchartered West Bali region, where the charming Tabanan Regency reveals terraced rice fields of emerald green, volcanic mountains and black sand beaches dotted with fishing communities - the treasures that Bali is famed for.

• For a day of culture and dramatic landscapes, head north to Mount Batukaru with its major temple and the nearby rice-fields of Jatiluwih, a UNESCO World Heritage sight; or to the mountain town of Bedugul. From here, explore three volcanic lakes, including Bratan, with its photogenic and stunningly positioned Pura Ulun Danu - one of Bali's most important temples.

• Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali, is around an hour's cross-country drive away. An easy day trip to admire the workshops and galleries and maybe watch one of the many dance performances in the early evening, or enjoy one of the many restaurants perched over gorges or rice-fields.

• Pulau Dive Charters offers luxury boat charters around the beautiful islands and waters surrounding Bali. They specialise in private fishing, surfing and diving charters and also offer unique personalised day trips to Nusa Lembongan. Perfect for a family day out on the water or with a group of friends.

Exclusive use of the whole villa and the services of its staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers and nighttime security. All villa facilities, including private swimming pool and unlimited WiFi internet. Car and driver available (small additional cost)

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